September 12, 2019—In our community we encourage training records and PATs, but should testing be mandatory for service dog teams? In a revealing new article, PSDP’s Brad Morris explains why “Forced service dog testing is not the fix you might think“.

August 5, 2019—Registration for the 2020 PSDP convention in Rock Hill, South Carolina is now open! Join us to make heartwarming and psyche-strengthening memories April 3rd–6th. Register in 2019 for a 25% discount!

March 22, 2019—Convention registration ended March 4th. If you can’t make it to our South Carolina convention this year, at least you can enjoy our new convention videos! The first one is a kind of tour of the convention, while the second is a 60-second peek into the activities on our Public Access Test (PAT).

February 12, 2019—Learn what various types of service dog users have to say about community solidarity. Our Feb. 1st press release now has a captioned recording of our guide dog conference panel, which is also here in tiny form:

January 1, 2019—Channel that positive new-year energy and discover ways to improve the world! Get tips on how to use your interests and strengths with our Easy advocacy how-to. It’s designed to provide a menu of simple options everyone can choose something from. Try it out and make yourself better along the way!

Samples

Here we collect samples of #ServiceDogArt creations for your enjoyment and inspiration. We hope you have a good time creating something fun, meaningful, or both!

Click on a thumbnail image to view pictures larger and click through.

2018

September

How does a service dog team get involved with learning/education?

August

How could a service dog team get involved with nature or bring sunshine into your life?

July

How does a service dog team join in summer traditions and celebrations?

For Veronica and Hestia, having a blast is a breeze in the summer!

June

What’s your favorite service dog gear?

May

How does a service dog increase diversity or socialization in its team’s life?

Brad, Veronica, and Hestia dance at the 2018 PSDP Convention

April

What could a service dog team do more of, if they could meet up with other teams or people with disabilities?

March

How are service dog team members lucky to have each other?

February

What would a valentine from or to a service dog be like?

Avery and Bela in LOVE

“Service unicorn” drawing by Art2 D2

January

What can a service dog do for New Year’s resolutions?

Veronica Morris maintained her resolution to work on her dog’s heel training, documenting it in several blog posts like this one: